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Writers:
Jim Jacobs (based on the original musical by) andWarren Casey (based on the original musical by) ...
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Release Date:
16 June 1978 (USA) moreTagline:
Grease is the wordPlot:
Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(86 articles)
'Tony Manero': Blood On The Dance Floor, By Kurt Loder (From MTV Movie News. 2 July 2009, 6:33 AM, PDT)
Streep Nom #1, 1978
(From FilmExperience. 16 June 2009, 12:20 PM, PDT)
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Adorable moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. July 11 | 8:30 AM | BRAVO | |||
| Sun. July 12 | 1:00 AM | BRAVO | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Travolta | ... | Danny Zuko | |
| Olivia Newton-John | ... | Sandy Olsson | |
| Stockard Channing | ... | Betty Rizzo | |
| Jeff Conaway | ... | Kenickie | |
| Barry Pearl | ... | Doody | |
| Michael Tucci | ... | Sonny | |
| Kelly Ward | ... | Putzie | |
| Didi Conn | ... | Frenchy | |
| Jamie Donnelly | ... | Jan | |
| Dinah Manoff | ... | Marty Maraschino | |
| Eve Arden | ... | Principal McGee | |
| Frankie Avalon | ... | The Teen Angel | |
| Joan Blondell | ... | Vi | |
| Edd Byrnes | ... | Vince Fontaine | |
| Sid Caesar | ... | Coach Calhoun |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
110 minCountry:
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2.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DTS (re-release) (1998) | Dolby Digital (re-release) (1998) | Dolby (35 mm prints) (original release) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) (original release)Certification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1998) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Iceland:L | East Germany:(Banned) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Canada:G (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-11 (20th anniversary edition) | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:AL | Norway:12 (1978) | Norway:7 | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | USA:PG | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, who wrote the original stage play, were originally supposed to serve as executive producers of the film but got kicked off the set by Allen Carr. Patricia Birch who was choreographer on the Broadway stage continued her role in the movie version and the film original song "Sandy" was co-written by 'Louis St Louis' who wrote some songs used in the film. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the final sequence while singing "You're the One That I Want," Danny and Sandy spin twice in the amusement park walkthrough (The Shake Shack). On the second twirl, you can tell that it is not perfectly in sync with the music. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Sandy: I'm going back to Australia; I might never see you again.
Danny: Don't... don't talk that way, Sandy.
Sandy: But it's true! I've just had the best summer of my life, and now I have to go away. It isn't fair.
[Danny starts kissing her]
Sandy: Danny, don't spoil it!
Danny: It's not spoiling it, Sandy, it's only making it better.
Sandy: Danny... is this the end?
Danny: Of course not; it's only the beginning.
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LOOK AT ME I'M SANDRA DEE moreFAQ
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I hated this movie when I was a teenager and I'm so pissed at myself because of that. Looking at this movie now in my 20's I can appreciate what a fun-loving view of life this provides. All the songs are of at least decent quality but three of them in particular are just amazing. This is hands down one of the better musicals out there. The choreography can't be more well done than shown here. It's funny because I liked "Saturday Night Fever" better when I was younger but now I don't care for that movie and the exact opposite happened with this one...go figure. Olivia Newton-John is just gorgeous, why she didn't star in many movies afterward I'll never understand and god what a voice!!! John Travolta was great, and everyone else (especially Stockard Channing) were all fabulous. Oh and if you ever go to a Karaoke night make sure you do the "Grease Megamix" sometime throughout the night as it'll get the crowd pumped guaranteed.
Final Synopsis:
Movies : I did see this when I was in high school because it was re-released in the late 90's in theaters but stupid macho me back then didn't care for it. This is one you can view easily on the silver screen and enjoy it just as much for a lot cheaper.
DVD Purchase : Couldn't resist for only $9.
Rental : This could easily be a once a year habit.